1520s Collection

DANTEs INFERNO, c1520. Woodcut from a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy, c1520

Saint Paul, 1525. Creator: Circle of Lucas van Leyden
Saint Paul, 1525.

Portrait of a Woman of the Reuss Family, 1524. Creator: Wolf Huber
Portrait of a Woman of the Reuss Family, 1524.

Portrait of Thomas Cromwell, unknown date. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Thomas Cromwell, unknown date.

Self-Portrait, unknown date. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Self-Portrait, unknown date.

Portrait of a Man, 1525. Creator: Bartolommeo Veneto
Portrait of a Man, 1525.

Portrait of a married Couple, 1525. Creator: Gabriel Zehender
Portrait of a married Couple, 1525.

Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524. Creator: Jacob Cornelisz. van Oostsanen
Portrait of a woman, possibly Elisabeth of Denmark, 1524.

Christ's body carried to the Tomb, 1520. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Christ's body carried to the Tomb, 1520.

Portrait of a Man, 1528. Creator: Bernhard Strigel
Portrait of a Man, 1528.

The Nativity, 1520. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
The Nativity, 1520.

Portrait of Ursula Rudolph, 1528. Creator: Barthel Beham
Portrait of Ursula Rudolph, 1528.

Portrait of Ruprecht Stüpf, 1528. Creator: Barthel Beham
Portrait of Ruprecht Stupf, 1528.

Portrait of a Man, 1520. Creator: Antonio da Correggio
Portrait of a Man, 1520.

Portrait of a young Woman, 1522. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Portrait of a young Woman, 1522.

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525. Creator: Antonio Pirri
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1525.

Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1523. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, 1523.

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. Creators: Dosso Dossi, Battista Dossi
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, 1525. The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, his appearance before the High Priest and the false accusation with which he was denounced are all recounted in The Acts of

The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Saint Jerome, 1523. Creator: Domenico Beccafumi
The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John and Saint Jerome, 1523.

The Birth of the Virgin, 1520. Creator: Jan de Beer
The Birth of the Virgin, 1520.

The Annunciation, 1520. Creator: Jan de Beer
The Annunciation, 1520.

A Female Satyr, 1527. Creator: Giulio Romano
A Female Satyr, 1527.

A Satyr, 1527. Creator: Giulio Romano
A Satyr, 1527.

The dentist, 1523. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The dentist, 1523. A dentist, clad in a large, fanciful hat and an ornate robe, probing the teeth of a clearly agonised, impoverished peasant

Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (The large cardinal), 1523. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (The large cardinal), 1523. Cardinal Albrecht (Albert) of Brandenburg (1490-1545) was Elector and Archbishop of Mainz from 1514 to 1545

Anatomical illustration
2625625 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625605 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625597 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625626 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625604 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625602 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625601 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625593 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625631 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625598 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625596 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625630 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625576 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625599 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2626859 Anatomical Illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Jacopo Berengario da Carpi (ca.1460-ca.1530) Isagogae breves per lucidae ac uberrimae in Anatomiam human corporis Bologna

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2625623 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625603 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625600 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

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2625632 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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2625594 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Isagogae breues, perlucidae ac uberrimae, in anatomiam humani corporis a communi medicorum academia usitatam by Jacopo)

Gustav I of Sweden (engraving)
1575831 Gustav I of Sweden (engraving); (add.info.: Gustav I, also known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496- 29 September 1560), was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical Illustration
2626860 Anatomical Illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration by Jacopo Berengario da Carpi (ca.1460-ca.1530) Isagogae breves per lucidae ac uberrimae in Anatomiam human corporis Bologna

Anatomical illustration
2625629 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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The 1520s were a time of artistic and cultural richness, as well as political intrigue. In Venice, a woodcut edition of Dante's Inferno was published, showcasing the vivid imagery and dark themes of this timeless masterpiece. Meanwhile, in France, an extravagant tournament took place on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, where kings Henry VIII and Francis I displayed their wealth and power through lavish festivities. In England, Catherine of Aragon found herself at the center of attention during her appearance at the Legatine Court held at Blackfriars. This event would have significant consequences for her marriage to Henry VIII and ultimately shape English history. Across continents, a rare Aztec stone frog from around 1200-1521 serves as a reminder of pre-Columbian civilizations' intricate craftsmanship. Its intricate details tell stories lost to time. Italian art flourished during this period with Deruta lustred portrait dish depicting a fierce warrior painted in blue and lustred in yellow. The vibrant colors bring life to this stunning piece that showcases Italy's mastery in ceramics. A title page illustration from 1529 transports us into an idyllic garden scene filled with figures enjoying nature's beauty—a testament to humanity's appreciation for harmony between man-made structures and natural landscapes. Artistic expression continued with "Lady With A Cat, " an oil painting created between 1525-30. The artist skillfully captures both elegance and intimacy through his brushstrokes while highlighting the bond between woman and feline companion. Religious themes also dominated artworks like "The Last Judgement" painted on panel circa 1525 or depicted within illuminated manuscripts on vellum such as "Last Judgement" (1520s) or "Adoration of the Magi" (1520s). These pieces explore profound spiritual concepts while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship by illuminators who brought these scenes to life through delicate strokes.